Mauritania's ruling coalition and supporting parties convened on Friday to discuss their participation in the upcoming national dialogue. The meeting, held at the headquarters of the ruling party, Ennahda, aimed to continue consultations and coordination on the party's involvement in the dialogue and its committees. The coalition welcomed two new parties, the Party for National Reconciliation and Development and the Loyalists to Mauritania, to its ranks.
The meeting focused on proposals for nominating representatives of the coalition to the national dialogue's supervisory committee. The parties decided to grant more time to finalize the list of nominees. They also discussed criteria for selecting representatives of civil society and independent national figures to participate in the dialogue, emphasizing the importance of diversity, competence, and independence.
A technical committee was tasked with preparing proposals for the selection of civil society representatives. The coalition also reviewed a paper prepared by the technical committee on unified positions on issues to be discussed during the dialogue sessions. The goal is to enhance coordination and present a common vision and constructive proposals based on national interests.
The coalition expressed its readiness to participate actively and responsibly in the national dialogue, contributing to its various sessions and workshops. The parties aim to engage in a constructive and meaningful way, ensuring their voices are heard and their concerns addressed.
The national dialogue is seen as a crucial step towards addressing the country's challenges and promoting national reconciliation. The coalition's efforts to ensure its participation and representation are seen as essential to the dialogue's success. The parties' commitment to working together and finding common ground is viewed as a positive development.
The meeting's outcome reflects the coalition's determination to engage in a collaborative and inclusive process. By working together, the parties aim to build a stronger and more united front, which will enable them to address the country's pressing issues effectively.
The national dialogue is expected to address a range of issues critical to Mauritania's development and stability. The coalition's participation and representation will play a significant role in shaping the dialogue's outcomes and ensuring that the parties' concerns are taken into account.
Key points
- The Mauritanian ruling coalition and supporting parties have welcomed two new parties to their ranks.
- The coalition has agreed to grant more time to finalize the list of nominees for the national dialogue's supervisory committee.
- The parties have emphasized the importance of diversity, competence, and independence in selecting representatives for the national dialogue.
